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As part of the course, you will receive a folder containing information that you have learnt over the three days, as well as useful reference documents that can go towards building your own comprehensive valuation portfolio.

The PVT Workshop will cover...

• Descriptive text writing
• How to properly describe an item, using the correct terminology, (settings, styles, chain patterns, parts of a ring, fittings and clasps.)
• How to describe watches, period jewellery, pearls and bead necklaces
• Writing a valuation, layout and presentation (specific examples of good and bad practice)
• Using limited descriptions for low value multiple items (i.e a grouped lot).
• Working notes, recording pricing sources and the use of worksheets
• Valuing modern, mass produced commercial jewellery
• Where to correctly use 'Cost Approach' and 'Market Data' Approach
• Sourcing price - and using Rapaport and Price Guides for coloured stones and diamonds
• Valuing watches
• Cleaning, weighing and identifying
• Gemmological equipment and tools for the valuer
• Grading of Coloured Gemstones, Opals, Pearls and formulae for assessing diamond and gemstone weights
• Assessing the four 'C's (cut, carat weight, colour and clarity)
• Caution that should be exercised regarding limitations that maybe imposed by the mountings. (i.e. talking about estimated weights, calculated and stated weights.)
• Practical techniques, tips and methods
• Care that should be exercised, and when to take into consideration regarding the 'condition' of a jewellery item or watch
• Assessing and grading diamonds,
• Information on Synthetic Diamonds
• Identifying treated diamonds (laser and fracture filled)
• Diamond grading reports including coloured stone reports
• Manufacturing methods
• Assessing and identifying the method of manufacture, handmade, assembled cast and cad cam mounts - pricing accordingly.
• Workshop charges and prices - with refence to Barry's Sullivan’s 'Welcome to Valuing Guide'
• Precious metal testing techniques
• Electronic gold testers, use of XRF
• Treatments and enhancements
• Treatments to include, heat, surface and bulk diffusion, oil, resin and glass filling, dying, composite stones
• Plus: 'One to one' time with the tutor to review descriptive text, working notes and methodologies

Entry Requirements and Recommendations

• A minimum of three years of trade experience - required 
• Gemmological and/or diamond qualification(s) and/or gemmological trade experience - recommended

What will I need?

• 10x lens
• Watchmaker’s eyeglass loupe
• Stone Tongs
• Presidium / Leveridge Gauge for measuring gemstones and diamonds
• Small scales for weighing jewellery
• Calculator
• Bradbury’s book of Hallmarks

Image: A PVT course run at Federation House, Birmingham

Testimonials

From beginning to end I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The amount of knowledge I have gained over the three days is phenomenal and given me a greater understanding of my current studies - the C.A.T. course.

I will definitely use all my notes and knowledge gained over the past few days to succeed in the course and any further education. Both David & Barry were great tutor's for our class and I hope to stay in contact with them as I pursue my career path of hopefully one day becoming an IRV.

The 1-to-1 tutor time gave me the opportunity to gain some career guidance on which paths to follow on completion of my C.A.T. course, which I can't wait to get started on. It was lovely to get a 'hands on' experience with the different tools of the trade and the gemstones and jewellery.

Caitlin Little, a recent Practical Valuation Tutorial Attendee

Booking

Fees

Non-member - £999+VAT

Member - £899+VAT

CAT students/CMJ members - £775+VAT 

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Phone:  0121 237 1110 and select Option 3.

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